Category Archives: Russia

Angola: Foreign Minister Writes to UNSG Over Alleged Mercenaries Sent to Ukraine

Posted on April 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Angola: Foreign Minister Writes to UNSG Over Alleged Mercenaries Sent to Ukraine Pixabay Ukraine Russia war soldiers conflict invasion 27 March 2023 Angola Press Agency (Luanda) Luanda — The minister of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian ex-mercenary, seeking asylum in Norway, admits to charges following bar brawl

Posted on April 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russian ex-mercenary, seeking asylum in Norway, admits to charges following bar brawl   Andrey Medvedev, right, a former member of the Russian private military contractor Wagner, listens to his lawyer during… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Son of Putin’s spokesman says he served with Wagner in Ukraine

Posted on April 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Son of Putin’s spokesman says he served with Wagner in Ukraine Nikolai Peskov says his father, Dmitry, is ‘proud’ after his stint fighting against Kyiv’s forces. Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner Boss Says Forces Won’t Take Any More Prisoners in Ukraine

Posted on April 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Wagner Boss Says Forces Won’t Take Any More Prisoners in Ukraine By AFP one day ago PMC Wagner founder Yevgeny Prigozhin. Konkord Company Press Service / TASS The chief of Russia’s Wagner… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ex-Member Of Russia’s Wagner Group Detained After Revealing Alleged Atrocities

Posted on April 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

April 25, 2023 By RFE/RL’s North.Realities Ex-Member Of Russia’s Wagner Group Detained After Revealing Alleged Atrocities PMC Wagner Center in St. Petersburg (file photo) Police in the Russian city of Saratov… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Grim Life and Brutal Death of a Wagner Recruit

Posted on April 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

The Grim Life and Brutal Death of a Wagner Recruit A Russian prisoner struck a deal to fight for six months in Ukraine in exchange for his freedom, one of many… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Amid the war in Ukraine, Russia’s Wagner Group eyes up Sudan’s gold

Posted on April 25, 2023 by David Isenberg

Amid the war in Ukraine, Russia’s Wagner Group eyes up Sudan’s gold April 25, 2023 0 Comments By Nikola Mikovic While Ukraine prepares to launch a large-scale counteroffensive against the Russian forces… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia wants to ditch the Wagner Group and replace it with another private army that’s easier to control, UK intel says

Posted on April 21, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russia wants to ditch the Wagner Group and replace it with another private army that’s easier to control, UK intel says Sophia Ankel Apr 4, 2023, 7:44 AM EDT Wagner mercenary… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russia-Ukraine war fuels debate on mercenaries

Posted on April 20, 2023 by David Isenberg

Russia-Ukraine war fuels debate on mercenaries When the war started, Russia had alleged that NATO soldiers were fighting in Ukrainian army uniform. This was not proved, though there were instances of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Russian mercenaries in Sudan: What is the Wagner Group’s role?

Posted on April 20, 2023 by David Isenberg

EXPLAINER News|Explainer Russian mercenaries in Sudan: What is the Wagner Group’s role? The Russian mercenary group has been accused of plundering Sudan’s gold resources to bankroll operations in Ukraine. Wagner Group… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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